How to get from South Melbourne to Somerton by bus and train?

From South Melbourne to Somerton by bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 235 bus from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 532 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 532
532
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 40255
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 21476
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 532532
    Wait for bus
    532
    Craigieburn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton)
    ID 6791
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Melbourne to Somerton by bus, train and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 532 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 532
532
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    South Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17906
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 21476
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 532532
    Wait for bus
    532
    Craigieburn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton)
    ID 6791
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Melbourne to Somerton

The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and Somerton, Melbourne is approximately 27.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne to Somerton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to South Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Johnston St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

Public transport stations close to Somerton, Melbourne

Somerton is located at Somerton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dennis St/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield).

Train stations close to Somerton:

  • Craigieburn
  • Coolaroo
  • Roxburgh Park

Bus stations close to Somerton:

  • Dennis St/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield)
  • Ford Customer Service Division/1743 Sydney Rd (Campbellfield)
  • Austrak Dr/Sydney Rd (Somerton)

Related Routes

From South Melbourne to Somerton by bus, train and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 532 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 532
532
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    South Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17906
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 21476
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 532532
    Wait for bus
    532
    Craigieburn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton)
    ID 6791
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Somerton?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 235, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 532.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Melbourne to Somerton?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 532.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Melbourne and Somerton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Melbourne to Somerton in Melbourne?

    The 235 bus line goes from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station near South Melbourne to City (Queen Victoria Market) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till City (Queen Victoria Market) station near Somerton in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from South Melbourne to Somerton in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between South Melbourne and Somerton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Melbourne to get to Somerton in Melbourne?

    Get on the 235 bus from the Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) stop near South Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Melbourne and Somerton in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the City (Queen Victoria Market) stop, which is closest to Somerton in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from South Melbourne to Somerton in Melbourne?

    The first train from South Melbourne to Somerton in Melbourne is Craigieburn - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Southern Cross station at 16:51.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from South Melbourne to Somerton?

    The ride from South Melbourne to Somerton costs A$5.30.

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